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Draft Fire Code Announced to Enhance Safety Standards for

Governor Hochul convened the Working Group in 2023 to ensure the safety and security of energy storage systems, following fire incidents at facilities in Jefferson, Orange

Energy Storage: Understanding New Fire Safety Requirements

The National Fire Protection Association has released an updated version of its Standard for the Installation of Stationary Energy Storage Systems (NFPA 855), strengthening

New York incorporates lithium-ion battery safety into draft fire

New York has issued draft language updating and expanding its fire code to include lithium-ion battery energy storage system safety recommendations issued in February by a

New York Drafts Updates to Its Fire Code to Address Battery

Governor Kathy Hochul announced updates to the New York Fire Code addressing recommendations from the Governor''s Interagency Fire Safety Working Group. The draft code

2025.07.28 Fire Code Adoption Press Release

Following the Council''s action, six leading fire safety experts from across the state released a joint declaration endorsing the safety of battery energy storage systems when

New York Releases Draft Fire Code Language for Energy Storage

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on July 26 announced updates to the New York Fire Code that include draft code language to address the recommendations from the Governor''s

NYS adopts new fire safety code for battery storage facilities

Under the code, companies that operate large-scale battery energy storage facilities will need to provide qualified staff, who can be dispatched to a facility within 15 minutes of an...

Energy Storage System (ESS) Equipment Approval and

Fire alarm systems that serve ESS shall be provided with descriptive contact I.D. that identifies the coverage to be for an “Energy Storage System” to the central monitoring

NYS adopts new fire safety code for battery

Under the code, companies that operate large-scale battery energy storage facilities will need to provide qualified staff, who can be

Fire and Safety Codes for Energy Storage Systems | Brookhaven, NY

We are committed to transparency, safety, and accessibility in all aspects of energy storage systems (ESS). Below are important documents that guide the safe planning, installation,

Safety concerns over New York battery storage facilities

New York''s battery storage projects face safety concerns, with residents worried about lithium-ion fires, despite improved safety records and new regulations.

New York Drafts Updates to Its Fire Code to Address Battery Storage

Governor Kathy Hochul announced updates to the New York Fire Code addressing recommendations from the Governor''s Interagency Fire Safety Working Group. The draft code

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